Chapter 227: Discovering Traces
Fu Zhixing, who was kneeling on the ground without saying a word, felt his eyes hurt when he saw the scene in front of him.
He clearly saw that when blood was splattered everywhere, the emperor's first reaction was to lift up his wide sleeves to cover Yuetang's face.
It turns out... even if she entered the palace, she could still meet the man who cherished her.
Yes, she is such a good woman, not only with good looks but also a good personality. How could anyone not be attracted to her?
Looking at Concubine Zhao crying bitterly, Madam Kong knelt down with tears in her eyes, and stroked Concubine Zhao and said, "Your Majesty, Xia Ying is gone. You must cheer up."
After saying this, she stroked Concubine Zhao's hand tightly, hinting to Concubine Zhao that since Xia Ying had already taken all the blame.
Then, she should use this opportunity to clear herself of suspicion.
Concubine Zhao closed her eyes and held back the tears.
So, now she still has to learn from other concubines, begging for his forgiveness pitifully and saying those words against her will.
Concubine Zhao took a deep breath, then knelt on the ground before Xiao Heng, saying in a hoarse voice, "Your Majesty, Xia Ying's crimes against Concubine Xi are heinous. Although she has been brought to justice, I, as her mistress, failed to detect her evil deeds. This is my fault for neglecting my duty. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Liu Yuetang's lowered eyelids trembled slightly.
What a good strategy of retreating in order to advance. Xiao Heng didn't have the heart to punish Concubine Zhao in the first place. Now that a palace maid had died and he saw Concubine Zhao crying so sadly, and now he saw that she, who had always been cold and proud, was so sensible and humble, he was afraid that he would not be able to bear it even more.
Seeing Xiao Heng remained silent, Madam Kong looked up and called out, "Your Majesty, Concubine Zhao has been in the palace for so many years and has never fought with anyone or harmed anyone."
"If she is guilty today, it is because she listened to slander and failed to discipline her subordinates. Your Majesty, please forgive her for the sake of our long-standing friendship."
After saying that, she fell to the ground and kowtowed repeatedly.
Xiao Heng's gaze lingered on Concubine Zhao for a moment.
He always remembered the promise he made in the past, that he would give her a position second only to him.
And now, he will still retain her position as a concubine.
But the affection we had in the past can no longer be retained.
"Zhao Fei, I will retain your position as a concubine for the sake of our past friendship. You will be confined to Yaohua Palace and are not allowed to leave without my permission."
"As for Liu Yueyao...she shall be executed."
After saying that, he cautiously glanced at Liu Yuetang beside him, "What do you think, Concubine Xi?"
Liu Yuetang smiled coldly in his heart. His will had been announced to everyone, so why was he still asking her hypocritically?
Men really want it all.
He didn't want to hurt Concubine Zhao's heart, but he also didn't want to lose his own heart.
Liu Yuetang bowed and said, "I leave everything to the Emperor."
Rather than letting him feel guilty towards Concubine Zhao, it would be better to feel guilty towards himself.
What she wanted to win was Xiao Heng's heart.
But blindly obeying others will only make you lose value.
It's time to change positions.
Let him guess himself and let him worry about gains and losses.
Then, Liu Yuetang nodded and said, "I feel a little unwell, so I will take my leave first."
Xiao Heng raised his hand to hold her, but Liu Yuetang turned around gracefully, and the hem of her skirt just brushed past his fingertips, leaving only a hint of coldness spreading across his palm.
His heart suddenly tightened and he couldn't help but frown.
Just as he took a step, he suddenly remembered Fu Zhixing kneeling on the ground, so he stopped and turned to look at him.
When Fu Zhixing met Xiao Heng's eyes that were as cold as blades, he did not dodge at all.
He knew very well that he might not survive tonight, so why should he be afraid?
Just be a real man and say out all the words hidden deep in your heart.
Xiao Heng waved his hand and said, "Take Concubine Zhao back to Yaohua Palace."
Looking at his tall and straight back, Concubine Zhao shed a tear quietly.
At this moment, Su Nanqing, who was digesting his food, happened to walk near the library. He watched Liu Yuetang's hurriedly departing sedan chair and Concubine Zhao walk down from Liuyun Terrace. He wondered, "Did something happen? Concubine Zhao seems very sad."
"Then young master, would you like to go up and pay your respects?" Taxue asked.
Su Nanqing thought for a moment and said, "Let's go. Don't let others talk about us."
On the other side, Concubine Zhao looked at Xia Ying being carried away, feeling extremely sad. She collapsed on the cold ground.
Madam Kong then knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself. We still have to avenge Xia Ying."
"Xia Ying! Xia Ying!" Concubine Zhao's tears rolled down like a flood that broke through the dam.
She clutched the clothes on her chest tightly, her body twitching violently and uncontrollably: "Xia Ying has been with me for ten years, Mammy! It's all my fault, it's all my fault!"
Nanny Kong was also filled with grief and indignation.
She had no children in her life, and Concubine Zhao and Xia Ying were her daughters.
Now, her daughter was forced to death by Concubine Xi, how could she not hate!
Madam Kong took up her handkerchief and wiped away the tears on Concubine Zhao's face. "Your Majesty, please don't blame yourself anymore. We must all cheer up and make the murderer who killed Xia Ying pay the price!"
Concubine Zhao gradually stopped wailing, a fierce look flashed in her eyes, "Yes, I can't let Xia Ying die in vain."
Concubine Xi, if you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust.
Su Nanqing walked forward slowly, and when her eyes saw the silk in Madam Kong's hand, her steps suddenly stopped and she froze in place.
The pattern on the handkerchief turned out to be the flowers she had been searching for for a long time!
It's Madam Kong...
It's Concubine Zhao...
Su Nanqing widened her eyes and walked slowly and heavily towards Concubine Zhao and the other woman, her eyes fixed on the silk in Madam Kong's hand.
It was not until Nanny Kong noticed her and put down her handkerchief that the flower came into view in its entirety.
It was exactly the same handkerchief as the one my aunt had in her hand, even the embroidery was exactly the same!
Su Nanqing's eyes turned bloodshot instantly, and she didn't come to her senses until Taxue patted her back. She lowered her eyes to hide the shock surging in her eyes.
"This concubine greets Her Majesty Zhao Fei."
Concubine Zhao placed her hand on Nanny Kong's and slowly stood up. She was so heartbroken that she had no intention of talking to Su Nanqing anymore.
Besides, she saw everything about my behavior just now, and she must have come over to laugh at me.
Concubine Zhao snorted coldly, waved her sleeves and left Su Nanqing.
Su Nanqing slowly raised her head, and the moment her long eyelashes fluttered, murderous intent suddenly burst out.
The originally gentle eyebrows turned into sharp blades, as if they wanted to cut the person in front of them into pieces.
"Zhao Fei..." she spat out through gritted teeth.
His nails dug deep into his palms, and the veins on the back of his hands suddenly bulged.
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